Boy injured by car in Qormi incident

Reports state the boy was struck by a Toyota Vitz that was being driven in Triq Manwel Dimech in the Valletta-bound carriageway

The emergency services took the victim to hospital
The emergency services took the victim to hospital

A boy has been injured after he was struck by a car in Qormi this morning.

The incident occurred at 12.30 in Triq Manwel Dimech today, when the boy was reportedly struck by a Toyota Vitz that was being driven in the direction of Valletta.

Police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene and the victim was taken to hospital.

As a result of the incident, the road leading to Valletta had to be closed and traffic was diverted.